Healthy Almond Butter Granola is a crunchy, clustery homemade granola made with just 8 simple ingredients: old-fashioned oats, creamy almond butter, honey, coconut oil, chia seeds, and a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. It's refined sugar-free, easy to make gluten-free, and bakes in about 20 minutes, just like my healthy peanut butter granola and cinnamon toast granola.
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- Easy Homemade Almond Butter Granola with Big Clusters
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients Needed To Make This Healthy Almond Butter Granola
- How to Make Healthy Almond Butter Granola
- Erin's Expert Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Storing leftovers
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- Healthy Almond Butter Granola
Easy Homemade Almond Butter Granola with Big Clusters
Store-bought granola can be loaded with sugar, but this homemade version is so easy that you'll never go back. Just stir the dry ingredients together, whisk the almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla, and combine. The secret to those big, snackable clusters? Pressing everything into one flat layer on the pan and baking it as a single sheet.
Once it's cooled, break it into chunks as big or as small as you like. It's perfect sprinkled over yogurt, poured into a bowl with milk, or eaten straight out of the jar by the handful. If you love a classic, my healthy oatmeal raisin granola is another one you'll want to try.
It makes about 3 cups and stores easily at room temperature, so it's great for meal prep breakfasts and on-the-go snacks. And if you need more healthy granola snacks like this one, you're going to LOVE my Healthy Granola Bars or my No-Bake Nutty Granola Bars!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Big, crunchy clusters. Baking it as one pressed sheet gives you those chunky pieces everyone fights over.
- No refined sugar. Just a little honey for sweetness.
- Simple pantry ingredients. Only 8 ingredients you probably already have.
- Ready in 30 minutes. Ten minutes to mix and about 20 in the oven.
- Easy to customize. Add nuts, coconut flakes, dried fruit, or chocolate chips after baking.
Ingredients Needed To Make This Healthy Almond Butter Granola
Here's a little bit about everything that goes into this almond butter granola:
- Old-fashioned oats: The hearty base of the granola. Use certified gluten-free oats to make it gluten-free.
- Almond butter: Adds nutty flavor and helps everything stick together into clusters. Use a creamy, drippy almond butter for the easiest mixing.
- Honey: Naturally sweetens the granola and helps it crisp up. Maple syrup works too.
- Coconut oil: Melted coconut oil coats the oats so they bake up golden and crunchy.
- Chia seeds: Add a little extra fiber and crunch. Ground flaxseed is a great swap.
- Cinnamon: A cozy, warm spice that pairs perfectly with almond butter.
How to Make Healthy Almond Butter Granola
Start by preheating your oven to 325°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl, then whisk the almond butter, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture over the oats and stir until everything is evenly coated. Press it into one flat, even layer on the baking sheet and bake until golden brown. Let it cool completely so it crisps up, then break it into clusters!
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the oats, salt, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until fully combined. Press the mixture into a flat, even layer on the baking sheet.
- Step 4: Bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.
Erin's Expert Tips
From my kitchen to yours
- Press it down firmly. Pressing the mixture into a flat, even layer is the secret to big clusters.
- Let it cool completely. The granola crisps up as it cools, so don't break it apart while it's warm.
- Add mix-ins after baking. Stir in chocolate chips or dried fruit once it's cooled so they don't melt or burn.
- Bake in the oven, not the air fryer. The oven gives the most even, golden bake.
- Watch the edges. Ovens vary, so check around 18 minutes and pull it once it's golden brown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some common questions about this healthy almond butter granola.
Press the mixture firmly into one flat, even layer before baking, and let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces. Don't stir it while it bakes.
It can be! Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they're often processed with wheat, so use certified gluten-free oats.
Yes! Maple syrup works in place of honey and also makes the granola vegan.
Melted butter or avocado oil both work in place of coconut oil.
Yes, peanut butter or cashew butter work great. If you love peanut butter, try my healthy peanut butter granola too!
Try walnuts, pecans, coconut or almond flakes, dried fruit, or chocolate chips. Add delicate mix-ins after baking, or finish it with a chocolate drizzle.
Storing leftovers
Store your almond butter granola in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it crunchy. You can also keep it in the fridge or freezer if you'd like it to last even longer. Add any chocolate chips or dried fruit right before serving or storing so they don't melt or burn in the oven.
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Healthy Almond Butter Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, salt, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, mix together almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Once fully combined, press onto lined parchment paper - spread into flat layer.
- Baked for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before breaking apart.
- Store in airtight container on the counter.
- Press It Into a Flat, Even Layer: This is the secret to achieving those big, satisfying clusters! Before the pan goes into the oven, press the mixture firmly into a flat, even layer across the parchment paper. The more compact it is, the chunkier the pieces will be when you break it apart.
- Let It Cool Completely Before Breaking Apart: As tempting as it is to dig in right away, the granola needs to fully cool to achieve that perfect crispy texture. If you break it apart while it's still warm, it won't cluster properly.
- Add Mix-Ins After Baking: Fold in any add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit after the granola comes out of the oven, not before. Adding them pre-bake can cause chocolate to melt into a mess or dried fruit to burn.
Nutrition
Per serving. Nutrition is an estimate.
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Merry says
My favorite of the ELW granolas!!
Erin says
Hi Merry, so glad you love this one!!
Erica says
My family’s all time favorite granola! We keep this at all times. The flavor is so good! It’s great as a snack or on top of yogurt! Just made some earlier today and it always comes out perfect!
Erin says
Hi Erica, so glad everyone loves it!!
Lisa says
Is there a reason why you don't have to toss it halfway through baking to ensure just one side doesn't get crispier? Does that prevent the clusters from forming? every granola recipe of yours has been great!! My mom and I both love the pumpkin spice one, but was just curious since she asked me the same thing when making this recipe last weekend.
Erin says
Hi Lisa, yes, exactly that! There will be way less clusters if you stir half way. So happy you both love them! 🙂
Ashley says
absolute BEST granola I've ever had! erin absolutely killed it with this recipe. goes perfectly with everything - smoothies, yogurt bowls, or by the handful! cannot rate highly enough<3
Erin says
Hi Ashley, so happy you loved it so much! Such great combos! 🙂
Kelsey says
This granola is sooo good!! Very easy to make! I already ate a bowl with some almond milk and I’m excited to try it as a smoothie topping! 🙂
Erin says
Hi Kelsey, so glad you enjoyed it so much!
Annelise says
SO amazing. I am granola obsessed and this is way better than any store bought one. Have to hide it from my husband who loves it too haha! 😉
Erin says
Hi Annelise, I am so happy you and your husband both love it!!
Jill K says
Second time trying to make my own granola since another website's recipe got me very little clusters. This one was perfect! So cluster-y! Delicious taste. Would love to add nuts, but still loved this recipe.
Erin says
Hi Jill, so happy to hear that and definitely go for adding nuts!!
Christina McAleer says
This was so easy yet so tasty! I gave some to my mother and ten minutes later she texted me that she couldn’t stop eating it and asked that I send her the recipe! PS my house smelled amazing while in the oven.
Erin says
Hi Christina, I'm so happy you both enjoyed it and that's the best part!
Julie says
My family loves this granola. It has become a staple in our house.
Erin says
Hi Julie, I am so happy to hear that! 🙂
Lily says
thank you for this, I used maple syrup instead of honey, as I like the flavor more. This was easy to make and I am baking it right now and excited to try it and some of your other recipes as well
Erin says
Hi Lily, I am so glad to hear that you made it your own! Thanks for your support and let me know what else you try!
Erica says
This is hands down my FAVORITE granola recipe!! It's been a staple in my house for months now!
Erin says
Hi Erica, I'm so happy you love the granola and it's part of your pantry now! 🙂
Katie says
I've made this twice now! SO good. the first time I used the chia seeds, second time I replaced with almond halves. This is a staple for me now - I use it on yogurt, as a snack, on top of smoothie bowls.... so much cheaper & better than buying granola!
Erin says
Hi Katie, thank you so much for the kind words! I am so happy you like the granola and made it your own. 🙂
Melisa says
We are practicing self isolation (flatten the curve on Coronavirus) as our community has been declared a disaster area. Stores don’t have our normal
gluten free granola cereal, so I found and tried this recipe. It is cooling as I type. I’ve tasted it, and am SO thankful for this recipe. It is YUMMY!
Erin says
Hi Melisa, thanks for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
Kellen says
I love this granola! I make it almost weekly to snack on and have tried all sorts of variations with different nut butters and tahini. Quick and easy to make, super delicious!
Erin says
Hi Kellen, thank you for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed it and made it your own!!
Kyler says
I make this recipe every few weeks. Everyone in my family loves it! It is simple, easy to make, and so tasty! I have also made bags of it for gifts, and every person that has tried it has loved it. I have also asked Erin different questions about her recipes at times, and the true secret to this recipe is Trader Joe’s almond butter! Thanks Erin for the tips and this perfect recipe!
Erin says
Hi! Ah that makes me so happy! I am so glad your family enjoys it so much!! 🙂
LG says
Love this granola - subbed coconut flakes for the chia seeds and it’s amazing
Erin says
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy you enjoyed it and made it your own!
kathryn says
my love for this granola runs DEEP. It's so simple, easy, an I usually have the ingredients on hand already. (plus I only use one bowl and it's even better with less clean up.) I typically make it on a Sunday as my mid-morning snack for the work week -- and now i'm planning to make a double batch to bring on my hiking trip to the Grand Canyon & Joshua Tree to keep us going.
Erin says
Hi Kathryn! Thanks for your kind words! I am so happy you love it so much and great idea! Hope you had a wonderful trip!!
Maggie says
When do you add the chocolate chips?
Sarah says
How long will it stay good for in an airtight container?
Erin says
I put it in a ziplock bag - stays good for a couple of weeks!
Naomi says
I absolutely love this almond butter granola recipe and was wondering how to work out the calorie content. Thank you for making such wonderful recipes
Erin says
Thanks, Naomi! I don't have the nutrition info but you could copy and paste the ingredients into an online calculator to figure it out!
Erica says
Hey this is my first time making granola. I noticed it didn’t come out quite as crunchy as store bought granola. Is this normal? It’s delicious but has a little more softness to it than what I’m used to. I wasn’t sure if I did something wrong or if this is normal. Thank you!!
Erin says
It is a little softer than store bought, but you may have just needed to bake it for a few more minutes!! This one also has less oil and sugar than store bought, that may contribute as well.